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The force that an objective, trained and competent correctional employee, faced with similar facts and circumstances, would consider it necessary and reasonable to: gain compliance with a lawful order, overcome resistance, effect custody, subdue an attacker.

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Reasonable force

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The force that is used when none is required or appropriate

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Unnecessary force

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The use of more force than is objectively reasonable to accomplish a lawful purpose

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Excessive force

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For us that is likely to result in death

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Deadly force

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The force used to respond without delay to inmates behavior that constitutes and imminent threat to institution security or safety of persons

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Immediate use of force

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Force used in an institutional setting, when an inmates presence poses a threat to safety or security and the inmate is located in an area that can be controlled or isolated. Requires authorization and presence of a first or second level manager, or administrative officer of the day during nonbusiness hours.

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Controlled use of force

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Force that utilizes techniques or instruments that are not specifically authorized in policies procedures or training

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Non-conventional use of force

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CDCR use of force options

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Chemical agents, hand held batons, physical strengths in old, less lethal weapons and lethal weapons

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Three requirements using controlled use of force

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  1. Authorization and the presence of a first or second level manager or an AOD during nonbusiness hours
  2. Shall not be accomplished without the physical presence of a licensed healthcare staff and shall be video recorded
  3. Verbal warning shall be issued prior to a controlled use of force.
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The four situations deadly force may be used.

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To defend the employee or other persons from immediate threat of death or GBI

To prevent an escape of custody

To stop acts such as arson or riots that constitutes immediate jepordy to the institution that can lead to death or GBI

To dispose of seriously injured or dangerous animals when there is no other practical disposition

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When shall an employee report the use of force or report use of force observed.

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Any employee shall report it to the supervisor as soon as practical and follow up with appropriate documentation, prior to being relieved from duty. (Crime/incident report, CDCR 837-c)

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Actions to take when you observe and or become aware of an allegation of unnecessary or excessive use of force.

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Whether it occurs during a reportable incident or not, shall verbally report the allegation to a custody supervisor as soon as possible, followed by appropriate documentation.

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Identify the reasons institutional security requires key and tool control

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Maintain safety and security, prevent is scapes, provide consistency, ensure accountability

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What are the five key color codes used in institutions to the appropriate classification

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Red- hot or emergency keys

Yellow or brass- specific positions

Green – personal keys or take home

Blue – specific person – institutional only

White – specifically for inmates

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What are three key groups

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Folger Adams, Spikes, the Southern steele

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Identify the item used to check out keys, tools or equipment in order to maintain accountability

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Chits

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What are the two categories of tools known as critical in the institution

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Escape priority and dangerous

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Tools that can be used to cause injury such as knives axes or pliers

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Dangerous tools

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Tools such as lawnmowers, rakes, gardening tools, broom handles

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Non-critical tools

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Tools such as upholstery Staples, drills, routers and Sanders

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Power tools

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Tools needed by inmate electricians plumbers etc.

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Emergency tools

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Tools used for hobbies

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Hobby craft tools

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What are the two methods institutions used to keep control of keys and tools

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Shadow boards and key boards

24
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What are the three steps you take when equipment is missing and inmates have access to the area

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Notify your supervisor immediately, stop everything you are doing, if inmates have any access to the area freeze all movement to stop the missing item from moving further away

25
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Identify the ground rules east correctional piece of sir must be aware of to maintain safety and security of the institution

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Maintain position of your issued keys at all times, never allowed inmates access to your keys, never leave keys lying around, personally hand keys from one person to another, never accept paper tags, do not duplicate keys, If a key breaks in a door contact your supervisor immediately and do not leave the key, never leave anything unsecured or unlocked

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Identify the safety rules you need to follow to remain safe in the correctional setting

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Be safe while opening doors, observe area around the door or door opening (check your 90s), place a foot in front of the door prior to unlocking, be familiar with your key ring, if you take the keys home accidentally, you will be required to bring the keys back to your institution, if you are negligent in handling Keys, you may be held financially responsible, never loan your chits to anyone, always inspect all equipment, always report any discrepancies immediately

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Identify personal information considered confidential under the informational practices act

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Any information that’s maintained by an agency that identifies or describes an individual by: name, Social Security number, physical description, home address, education, financial matters, medical history, employment history

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Identify the files maintained by the department that you have a right to review according to the department operations manual

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Personal file, supervisory file, training file

29
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Identify the types of personal information department may withhold from you according to Civil Code

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Investigations, criminal offense, I suspect the complaint, grievance or suspected civil offense, examinations for promotion, insurance claims, medical evaluation or claim settlements

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Identify the appropriate response one personal information about an employee is requested

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If the information being this close is relevant to the information being requested

If the information is received from sources other than the individual, that source must be identified

The information must be accurate and as complete as possible

The department show correct, update, withhold and delete any portion of a record believed to be in accurate or untimely when the record is transported out of the state government

Department must respond and assist in an individual’s request for personal records as soon as possible, and in a businesslike manner

Departmental employee shall not disclose personal information to unauthorized persons

Departmental employees so not seek or use personal information relating to others for their own interest or advantage

Departmental employee shall take all necessary precautions to protect the confidentiality of specific personal information, such as employee telephone numbers etc.

When departmental employees have a need to review your official personnel file, the reason for the review must be documented in a disclosure log and employee file

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Identify how documents containing personal information about staff or inmates should be stored

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It should be stored in a secure, lockable container at all times to ensure the security of sensitive information, inmates will not be used in the preparation and/or handling of records containing personal information of staff or inmates

32
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Identify the person authorized to release information relative to the institution, cording to the department policy

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It is against department policy to divulge any information pertaining to the staff were inmates to the media public information officer can only give information PIO

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How does the information. Practices act apply to inmates information

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Inmate information maintained by the department must also be safeguarded and may only be released in accordance with your duties

34
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Identify the file and mates have the right to review

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Olson caselaw 1974 – inmates have the right to review their own fall

35
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Why is training essential

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Develops proficiency, knowledge and skills to perform the duties as effective correctional officer, ensure compliance with department of programs, policy and procedures and professional development and career advancement

36
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What are the requirements of caring and off-duty weapon

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No weapon is allowed on institutional grounds, you must qualify quarterly at a certified range at your own expense, you must carry your state identification card and your certification card at all times when caring the off-duty weapon, you will be certified with a weapon your carrying

37
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What questions should you ask when you receive your first assignment

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What is the post number, what time does the shift start, do I relieve someone, where is the post located

38
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What items are required for you to bring to the institution

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Proper uniform, Bill, leather gear etc., ID card for CDCR,personal CPR mouth shield, whistle, weapons qualification card, protective vest, 8 to 10 chits

39
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What items are permitted to bring into the institution

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Personal keys, drivers license lunchbox, thermos or water, a notebook

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What items are not authorized to bring into the institution

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Briefcases, pocketknives, personal electronic devices, handbags, any extra clothing personal tools, glass beverage, personal restraint equipment hand cuff keys, personal weapons, newspapers, anything that might jeopardize the safety and security of the institution

41
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What is the sequence of actions to take one reporting to your assignment

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Sign in on the FLSA, received equipment, log book entries, read post orders, conducted security check

42
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What is the policy of CDCR?

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To accomplish the departmental functions with minimal reliance on the use of force, employees may use reasonable force as required in the performance of their duties, but shall not use unnecessary or excessive force.

43
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What are the primary methods of exposure and types of diseases transmitted by that exposure

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Body fluids (HIV, HBV, HCV)
Skin contact (mrsa, cold/flu, lice/scabies)
 Airborne (TB, cold/flu)
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What are the primary areas of the body most vulnerable to disease invasion

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C- cuts
A- abrasions
M- mucous membranes
P- punctures

45
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What are the primary methods of prevention of occupational exposure to blood borne, airborne and contact diseases

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Correctional awareness, vaccinations, frequent handwashing, personal protective equipment, routine personal practices

46
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How does being incarcerated affect a person’s right to freedom of speech and freedom of religion

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Inmates have a right to speak against the government. However, California department of corrections can control such freedom of speech in investing a legitimate penological interest. California is prisons have facility chaplains that serve the religious needs of prison inmates. The prisons also provide reasonable accommodations for inmates to practice their own faiths.

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What is the first amendment

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Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, government

48
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How does the fourth amendment relate to inmates in their visitors

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Protection against unreasonable search and seizure. Courts have ruled that the peace officers can search inmates and the contents of their sales at anytime for any reason, as long as it is done without abuse or harassment

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What are the rights provided to you by the fifth amendment

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No person shall:

be required to answer for a capital or otherwise infamous crime unless a grand jury issues and indictment.

Be tried more than once for the same criminal offense a.k.a. double jeopardy.

Be compelled to testify against himself in a criminal matter.

Be deprived of life, liberty or property without due process of law

Beta private property for public use without just compensation

(Peace officers must inform the suspect of his or her right to remain silent and have a lawyer a.k.a. Maranda warnings)

50
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Identify two examples of cruel and unusual punishment of inmates, which are prohibited under the eighth amendment

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substandard conditions of confinement

Deny the basic necessities of life

Excessive force used on inmates

Failure to protect inmates from harm

51
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How does due process under the 14th amendment relate to inmate classification in the California department of corrections and rehabilitation

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An institution decides during classification where to place an inmate within the facility, including what custody the level of the inmate will be assigned to and what privileges he or she will have in prison.

An inmate is put in administrative segregation, temporary detention or protective custody

When subjecting an inmate to involuntary medication

When determining and inmates parole eligibility

52
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The person cannot act to classify an inmate unless it first afford sufficient due process to the inmate true or false

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True

53
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Inmates may take court action if they believe California department of corrections and rehabilitation violet of their constitutional rights in two ways, what are they

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A lawsuit filed under title 42 of the United States code section 1983

A petition for writ of habeas corpus a writ ordering a prisoner to be brought before a judge

54
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What is the purpose of the three branches in the criminal justice system

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Law-enforcement (arrest) – entryway into CJS (police, Sheriff, CHP etc.)

Judicial (litigate) – manage criminal/litigation process (attorneys, judges)

Directions (custody) – supervises juvenile/adult convicted felon

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When may the department refuse your request for representation in inmate lawsuits

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If it is determined that the case is the result of performance outside the scope of your duties

If it is determined that the case is the result of fraud, malice or corruption

If it would be a conflict of interest between California Department of Corrections and rehabilitation and it’s own policies

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